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John Kelsey— Kelsey Tire #3181489
10/05/23 07:40 PM
10/05/23 07:40 PM
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Lees Summit, MO
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With regret and sadness that I am relaying the message that John Kelsey, owner and founder of Kelsey Tire, has passed on. His life was focused around the automobile since day 1. His father managed to start collecting automobiles in the late 20’s. Many automotive adventurers entailed and John was wrapped into many of these events. After completing his education and spending a couple of years in his professional career, he went into the Army as part of the 101st Airborne and was in country in Vietnam. After returning, his vocation changed and he started a tire shop in Camdenton, Mo. Years passed, but the flame for vintage automobiles never waivered. In fact, he managed to add to and create a legacy by starting the Goodyear Reproduction Tires. Tied at the hip with Goodyear, he brought forth and made available correct reproductions for the automotive enthusiast. His legacy will continue!


Snarl softly and carry a BIG stick 1969 Hurst/Olds Pure Stock 13.23@ 103.1 and the a/c blows cold! Rusty Small
Re: John Kelsey— Kelsey Tire [Re: SmallHurst] #3181492
10/05/23 07:49 PM
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I am very sorry to read this.

He has done a lot for the Hobby.

RIP John

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Re: John Kelsey— Kelsey Tire [Re: fc7_plumcrazy] #3181504
10/05/23 08:24 PM
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God Bless him. angel


OWNER OF EVERYTHING FROM 1956 300 B,IMPERIAL,NEW YORKER HEMIS,AND NEW HEMI TRUCKS.....5TH GENRAMS.COM... 1969/70 ROADRUNNERS ,DARTS/CORONETS, NORTHEAST HEMI OWNERS ASSOCIATION.....WWW.PHANTASMCUDAS.COM....MOPAR FAMILY FOR 50 YEARS AND STILL GOING!MOPAR OWNER COAST TO COAST!!!!
Re: John Kelsey— Kelsey Tire [Re: rdrnr6970] #3181519
10/05/23 09:43 PM
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Re: John Kelsey— Kelsey Tire [Re: FM3AAR] #3181658
10/06/23 12:11 PM
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Re: John Kelsey— Kelsey Tire [Re: moparx] #3181862
10/07/23 09:11 AM
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Sorry to hear this. He sure made a huge and lasting contribution to the hobby. RIP

Link to obit: https://www.holmanhowe.com/obituaries/John-Kelsey-Camdenton/#!/Obituary

Re: John Kelsey— Kelsey Tire [Re: floyd] #3182132
10/08/23 12:06 PM
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RIP John.

Re: John Kelsey— Kelsey Tire [Re: BlueRacer69] #3182150
10/08/23 12:44 PM
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RIP angel


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